Senior CPU Subsystem Design Engineer

San Jose, California, United States Job ID JR0267455 Job Category Silicon Hardware Engineering Work Mode Hybrid Experience Level Experienced Full/Part Time Full Time

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Job Description

In Q4 2023, Intel® announced Altera® will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel®. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company at some time in the future.

In this role, the successful incumbent will provide the following but not limited to:

Develops the logic design, register transfer level (RTL) coding, and simulation for an SoC design and integrates logic of IP blocks and subsystems into a full chip SoC or discrete component design.
Participates in the definition of architecture and microarchitecture features of the block being designed.
Performs quality checks in various logic design aspects ranging from RTL to timing/power convergence.
Applies various strategies, tools, and methods to write RTL and optimize logic to qualify the design to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals as well as design integrity for physical implementation.
Reviews the verification plan and implementation to ensure design features are verified correctly and resolves and implements corrective measures for failing RTL tests to ensure correctness of features.
Follows secure development practices to address the security threat model and security objects within the design. Works with IP providers to integrate and validate IPs at the SoC level. Drives quality assurance compliance for smooth IPSoC handoff.
Works with Physical Design teams to synthesize their RTL block and provide estimates of timing, area and power.

Qualifications

Candidate must possess the minimum qualifications below to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical Engineering or related field.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience in the following areas:
Experience with CPU based SoC designs processor based SoC architectures.
Experience with NoC design and integration with AMBA interconnect protocols
Working experience with peripheral IPs such as USB, Ethernet, I3C.
RTL developer using ASIC development techniques and designs flows at modern technology nodes including synthesis and timing closure
Experience in designing clock circuitry, debug, security, low power methodologies at the SoC level.
Digital Design experience
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python or Perl).

Preferred Requirements:

Master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
6+ years of experience in the following areas:
Digital design involving multiple clock domains and clock, power management. Low power design, tools and methodologies. Power intent UPF specifications.
Experience with Ethernet, PCIe or TSN.

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, California: $162,041.00-$259,425.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

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